Ben Duncanson, MBus, CMgr AFIML

Experience

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  Target

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Electronic Sales Associate
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  Flare Contemparary Grill

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Head Bartender
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  Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

  Intern
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  HLB Mann Judd

  Feb 2012 - Jul 2013

  Graduate
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  Defence Australia

  Jul 2013 - now

  The Officer Commanding (OC) draws strong parallels to a Chief Operations Officer (COO) and requires the development and implementation of strategic plans to optimise resources, personnel and equipment to support mission objectives. In this role, I am uniquely responsible for the provision of ammunition, catering, warehousing and fuel sustainment support to an operational theatre; such examples include coordinating logistics support for operations in Malaysia, Solomon Islands, PNG, and Vanuatu. In addition, I was also able to mentor as part of the Department of Defence’s Enterprise Mentoring Program. Show less The role of Adjutant was aligned to a Company Secretary, whereby I was directly responsible to the Commanding Officer (CO) – or Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - for the governance requirements of the organisation. As a critical part of the executive team, I was accountable for the human resources and administration of 200+ personnel, and was assigned incident and security manager; which saw the coordination, planning and organisation of resources for the resolution of incidents and the oversight for asset protection. Show less In the role of Petroleum Inspector, I was the technical authority for Aviation Turbine fuel and Diesel use within the Australian Army; requiring strict adherence to safety regulations and quality standards to ensure the highest level of service delivery. A strong ability to analyse problems and consider the second and third order effects was critical in my approach to planning fuel operations, particularly rotary wing and amphibious. I led numerous planning teams and managed projects, as well as liaising with Defence’s industry partners such as Caltex, BP and BP Air; such examples include Operation Qld Flood Assist 2019 (Lead Fuel Planner supporting rotary wing operations) and Operation Bushfire Assist (VIC) 2019/20 (Logistics Advisor to the Victorian State’s Disaster Control Centre). Show less Officers' Petroleum Course - Petroleum Chemistry and TechnologyThe Officers' Petroleum Course (OPC) is a 31 week course conducted by the Ministry of Defence and Crainfield University to educate British Army, Royal Air Force, New Zealand Army and Australian Army Offficers in order for them to command strategic fuel operations both at home and abroad.The first phase of the course is taught by Cranfield University staff at the Defence Academy located in Shrivenham. This phase encompasses modules in Hydraulics (Fluid Engineering), Mathematics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering and Petroleum Technology. The aim of this phase is to develop a scientific and technical understanding of the production, behaviour and specifications of fuels and lubricants.The second phase was conducted at the Ministry of Defence School of Petroleum, and focused on more practical applications, covering:- Petroleum Laboratory Technician- Quality Management- Environmental Risk Assessments/Mitigation- Aviation Fuel Provision- Compressed Gases- Fuel Inspectorate- Accounting and Auditing- Staff Planning- Fire Fighting Show less The role of the Logistics Officer consisted of the planning of all logistics-based organisational needs, and the management of a wide range of assets up to the collective value of $6m. I led multidisciplinary teams, consisting of supply chain and transportation specialists, mechanical engineers and medical technicians to achieve organisational goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.Some key aspects of my role were:- Led and managed a team of 30 personnel- Responsible for career management, performance appraisal and professional development of team- Managed personnel welfare of subordinates - Designed and set challenging training progams to prepare for operational deployments- Managed resources and equipment worth AUD$6 million- Analysed, planned and supervised the conduct of complex operational tasks- Applied rigorous risk management techniques in a hazardous environment- Coordinated clinical support and return to work progams for injured personnel- Advised senior managers on legislative and policy compliance- External agency liaison and stakeholder engagement- Research and analysis of organisational issues and delivery of briefs to senior Officers Show less

  • Major, Officer Commanding (OC)

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Captain, Adjutant at Army School of Ordnance

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

  • Captain, Petroleum Commander (PI)

    Aug 2018 - Jan 2021

  • Captain, Petrochemical Course (UK)

    Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Lieutenant, Operations Officer

    Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  • Lieutenant, Logistics Officer

    Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

  • Officer Cadet

    Jul 2013 - Dec 2014